Where do you usually find old Video8 camcorders these days?
I’ve bought two online so far.
In the first case, the unit wouldn’t power on at all, so I had to return it. The second one was listed as working and I even ordered it from overseas, but while it does power on, there’s no image in the viewfinder.
I’m specifically looking for Video8 / 8mm camcorders from the late 1980s to early 1990s.
The problem is that most listings I come across seem to be junk units or untested gear that ends up not working properly.
I’m wondering where people actually manage to source reliable working units.
Are there any specific marketplaces, collectors, repair sellers, or Japanese secondhand platforms that are more trustworthy than typical eBay-style listings?
At this point it feels pretty difficult to find anything that isn’t partially broken or misrepresented in the listing.
